Test Code 24Hr Ur Magnesium Magnesium, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Calmagite
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. No preservative.
2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
Reference Values
MAGNESIUM, URINE
0.0-14.0 mg/dL
MAGNESIUM, CALCULATED
70-150 mg/24 hours
Note: Results are calculated using total volume and length of collection and results are adjusted to units/24 hours.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT-1 hour
Routine-shift
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050-Urine timed measurement
83735-Magnesium